George Hardy, one of the last original Tuskegee Airmen, dies at 100
Lt. Col. George Hardy enlisted in the Air Force in 1944 and was the youngest Red Tail fighter pilot to fly a combat sortie over Europe.
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Lt. Col. George Hardy enlisted in the Air Force in 1944 and was the youngest Red Tail fighter pilot to fly a combat sortie over Europe.
Construction workers and welders from across the country are being invited to come aboard the Red Oak Victory, a World War II ship docked off the Richmond shoreline. Ryan Yamamoto reports It's an effort to repair the ship and honor the legacy of the people who built her.
This summer, the NJAHS resurrected an exhibit from 30 years ago to remember the victims of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombs that the United States dropped on Japan on Aug. 6 and 9, 1945.
The Berkeley Historical Society is confronting the city's troubled past when it comes to Japanese Americans with a special exhibit entitled "Roots, Removal and Resistance."
Now, another cherished part of the Livermore airman's legacy — believed lost forever — is finally back in the arms of his extended family.
A U.S. Army bombardier from Livermore who went missing after his B-24 was shot down in the Pacific Theater during World War II arrived back in the Bay Area Friday and was honored ahead of his Memorial Day funeral in his hometown.
The remains of Lt. Thomas V. Kelly, Jr., a U.S. Army bombardier from Livermore who went missing after his B-24 was shot down during World War II, arrived in the Bay Area Friday ahead of a Memorial Day funeral in his hometown.
An Oakland man who served in World War II turned 100 years old and had some things to say about the country that called him to duty.
Survivors of the Nazi's notorious Auschwitz death camp are taking center stage at the memorial service to mark 80 years since its liberation by Soviet troops.
The oldest living survivor of the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the last remaining survivor of the USS Utah has died.
A U.S. Army soldier from Northern California who was captured during World War II and died as a prisoner of war in the Philippines has been accounted for, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced Friday.
Exactly 80 years to the day after the Port Chicago 50 were wrongfully convicted, a new monument was unveiled on Yerba Buena Island on Thursday, where their trial took place.
Exactly 80 years to the day after they were wrongfully convicted, the Port Chicago 50 have a new tribute on Yerba Buena Island, where their trial took place. Kenny Choi reports.
A number of unexploded bombs dropped by the U.S. military during World War II have been unearthed in the area, officials said.
The Jeremiah O'Brien, one of the last remaining liberty ships that sailed into harm's way to help win World War II, is in financial trouble.
The Jeremiah O'Brien, one of the last remaining liberty ships that sailed into harm's way to help win World War II, is in financial trouble. John Ramos reports. (8-31-24)
A San Mateo man who serves formerly unhoused military veterans is expanding his mission to reach more of the county's 24,000 veterans.
The U.S. Navy exonerated 256 Black sailors who refused to return to work at the Port Chicago naval weapons station after a deadly explosion in 1944 killed hundreds. Ryan Yamamoto reports. (7-19-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
The U.S. Navy on Wednesday formally exonerated 256 Black sailors who were punished during World War II after a massive explosion killed hundreds of service members at the former Port Chicago naval weapons station near San Francisco. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro reads a declaration on the 80th anniversary of the disaster.
A number of the soldiers died as prisoners of war. Others were reported missing and their remains deemed unrecoverable until now.
The plane was en route from Tallinn to Helsinki when it was downed by Soviet bombers on June 14, 1940.
France is America's oldest ally, and the two nations are in general agreement on some of the thorniest global issues of the moment, making President Biden's state visit to Paris Saturday an opportunity to reinforce the importance of their alliances. Ed O'Keefe reports from Paris.
When Allied military leaders began preparing for the D-Day invasion, it was Papa Jake Larson who helped type up their plans. And this week, the 101-year-old who fought at Omaha Beach, returned to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. John Lauritsen has his extraordinary story.
In Normandy this week for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, "Papa Jake" Larson has connected with a new generation via social media. Ryan Yamamoto reports. (6-7-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
In France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied forces' pivotal D-Day landings in Normandy, President Biden honors WWII troops who freed Europe from tyranny.
A crash in Sonoma on Tuesday evening involving a vehicle and two elderly pedestrians visiting from out of state left one dead and the other with critical injuries, authorities said.
The latest in a series of Northern California storms is bringing scattered showers across a frigid Bay Area and Central Coast ahead of a much stronger storm system with even colder temperatures and additional local snow.
The avalanche was reported near Castle Peak in Nevada County, north of Boreal Mountain Ski Resort.
The Meta CEO defended his company's efforts to keep kids under 13 off of Instagram, but noted that there are "people who lie" about their ages.
Eight backcountry skiers have been found dead and one remains missing after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California, officials said.
A crash in Sonoma on Tuesday evening involving a vehicle and two elderly pedestrians visiting from out of state left one dead and the other with critical injuries, authorities said.
The latest in a series of Northern California storms is bringing scattered showers across a frigid Bay Area and Central Coast ahead of a much stronger storm system with even colder temperatures and additional local snow.
The avalanche was reported near Castle Peak in Nevada County, north of Boreal Mountain Ski Resort.
The Meta CEO defended his company's efforts to keep kids under 13 off of Instagram, but noted that there are "people who lie" about their ages.
Eight backcountry skiers have been found dead and one remains missing after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California, officials said.
Restaurants and businesses throughout the Mission District were participating in the Carnaval San Francisco Fat Tuesday Celebration with live music and performances.
San Francisco city officials are pushing to change how trees are planted or removed in the city as part of the construction permitting process.
Board member Tony Lau said the weather won't impact the significance of the celebration for the Chinatown community.
Thousands came out to San Francisco's Chinatown Saturday for the Flower Market Fair to celebrate the Year of the Horse.
Some people decided to look for love in an unconventional place this Valentine's Day. More than 200 people boarded BART's "Valentraine" with the hope of making more than a train connection.
Police arrested two suspects in Lafayette following an attempted bank robbery on Tuesday and have linked them to another robbery in Alamo.
Rain rolled into the Bay Area just in time to put a damper on most people's outdoor President's Day holiday fun. But in the East Bay, some ventured out despite the wet weather.
Officers arrived at the Comfort Inn on the 2400 block of Mahogany Way around 8:37 p.m. and said they found a man who had been stabbed multiple times.
One suspect remains in the hospital after being shot by police in Fremont Saturday evening, police said.
Hayward police said a woman and a boy were hit by a vehicle while they were in a crosswalk on Saturday evening. The woman died at the hospital, and the boy is expected to survive.
A large portion of Highway 1 was reopened on Tuesday, but a nearly 7-mile stretch is still under a full closure, Caltrans District 5 said.
On a recent morning at the adult day care center, a small crowd gathered as a robot called Mirokai made its way into the room. The 4-foot-tall robot played music, led trivia games, and was able to hold everyone's attention.
Santa Cruz police said the man is suspected of shooting someone at a campsite along the San Lorenzo Riverbed. The victim was taken to the hospital after he walked to an Ocean Street business and flagged down a resident for help.
Two rafters stranded on the San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz County were rescued Monday, authorities said.
A fire at a single-story home in San Jose has left six people displaced and three people injured, fire crews said Sunday evening.
A crash in Sonoma on Tuesday evening involving a vehicle and two elderly pedestrians visiting from out of state left one dead and the other with critical injuries, authorities said.
A stabbing at a hotel in Vallejo on Sunday left a man critically hurt and a resident of Wisconsin was arrested in the attack, police said on Tuesday.
Early morning lightning strikes on Tuesday led to two schools in Santa Rosa closing down for the day, including at one site where lightning obliterated a large tree.
Heavy rain and high tides have led to flooding near Sonoma, prompting Caltrans to close portions of major Wine Country roads.
About 1,300 nurses and support staff at MarinHealth Medical Center plan to stage a one-day strike on Wednesday, citing stalled contract negotiations over wages and healthcare benefits.
Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated skier of all time, last won a medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
Collin Morikawa had to wait more than two years to win again on the PGA Tour.
The chief of the U.S. Ski Team says Lindsey Vonn is preparing to return to the United States a week after crashing in the Olympic downhill.
Akshay Bhatia goes into the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am with a two-shot lead.
Bay Area rap legend and entrepreneur E-40 announced Friday that he has joined the ownership group of the Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club.
The "signal sniffer" being used in the Nancy Guthrie investigation was mounted on a helicopter on Monday.
Police arrested two suspects in Lafayette following an attempted bank robbery on Tuesday and have linked them to another robbery in Alamo.
A stabbing at a hotel in Vallejo on Sunday left a man critically hurt and a resident of Wisconsin was arrested in the attack, police said on Tuesday.
Santa Cruz police said the man is suspected of shooting someone at a campsite along the San Lorenzo Riverbed. The victim was taken to the hospital after he walked to an Ocean Street business and flagged down a resident for help.
Officers arrived at the Comfort Inn on the 2400 block of Mahogany Way around 8:37 p.m. and said they found a man who had been stabbed multiple times.
The Meta CEO defended his company's efforts to keep kids under 13 off of Instagram, but noted that there are "people who lie" about their ages.
On a recent morning at the adult day care center, a small crowd gathered as a robot called Mirokai made its way into the room. The 4-foot-tall robot played music, led trivia games, and was able to hold everyone's attention.
The costs of cybercrimes are more than financial; the scams are taking a far darker turn thanks to AI.
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
About 1,300 nurses and support staff at MarinHealth Medical Center plan to stage a one-day strike on Wednesday, citing stalled contract negotiations over wages and healthcare benefits.
Health officials in the East Bay said a man has died from consuming toxic wild mushrooms, amid an ongoing spike in mushroom-related poisonings throughout California.
Health officials in Napa County confirmed Wednesday that a child has been diagnosed with measles in the county's first case in nearly 15 years.
Over the years, Dr. Rachel Forer has found plenty of ways to take the sting out of going to the dentist. But no matter how hard she tried, fear had a way of creeping in.
Officials in San Mateo County are the latest in the Bay Area to warn residents to not forage for wild mushrooms, amid a rise in mushroom poisonings that have led to illnesses and even deaths.
Billionaire retail tycoon Les Wexner testified before a House committee Wednesday as part of the panel's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
San Francisco city officials are pushing to change how trees are planted or removed in the city as part of the construction permitting process.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
U.S. Capitol Police that the individual was in custody and that there did not appear to be other suspects or an ongoing threat.
The Kennedy-era robin's egg blue that's currently on the planes is being updated to navy, red and gold.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
A large Pride flag has been removed from the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village. The National Park Service said it did so under guidance from the federal government.
The billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention and advocacy for LGBTQ young people.
Oasis nightclub announced plans to close six months ago. New Year's Eve was slated for the final performance. A last-minute, multi-million dollar donation turned the final curtain call into an encore performance.
A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag displayed near his desk.
Restaurants and businesses throughout the Mission District were participating in the Carnaval San Francisco Fat Tuesday Celebration with live music and performances.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Board member Tony Lau said the weather won't impact the significance of the celebration for the Chinatown community.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Matt Gage was the Giants 10th round pick in the 2014 draft. 12 years later he's competing for a spot in the bullpen but he's had plenty of stops along the way. (2-18-25)
Meteorologist Jessica Burch says after a period of showers on Wednesday, a stronger storm system will move into the region in the overnight hours.
Eight of the nine skiers reported missing after an avalanche near California's Lake Tahoe have been found dead, with the ninth presumed deceased, authorities said Wednesday.
The Giants acquired catcher Daniel Susac in the Rule 5 draft over the winter to give the Roseville native a chance to make his Major League debut next month. Susac's older brother Andrew spent parts of six seasons in the Giants organization and was part of the 2014 team that won a World Series. (2-18-26)
Giants first baseman Bryce Eldridge made his highly anticipated Major League debut last September and now the club's top prospect is eager to win a spot on the opening day roster this season. (2-18-26)
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.